Chocolate Ginger Zebras - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. shortening
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa
1/4 c. dark corn syrup
2 Tbsp. milk
1 egg
1 1/2 c. Pillsbury's Best all-purpose or unbleached flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. cloves
3 oz. vanilla flavored candy coating
2 Tbsp. shortening

Preparation

In large bowl, beat sugar and 1/3 cup shortening until light and fluffy.
Add cocoa, corn syrup, milk and egg; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon and cloves; mix well. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 1/2 to 2 hours for easier handling.